3Q/DEPT vs Search Scientists

A head-to-head comparison of 3Q/DEPT and Search Scientists in ppc agencies, scored across the same 5 weighted criteria so you can see exactly where each agency is stronger.

3Q/DEPT

Digital growth marketing and technology partner for ambitious brands.

73/ 100 overallHigher score
Search Scientists

Modern PPC management and optimization for e-commerce and growth-focused brands.

70/ 100 overall

Score-by-score

Criterion3Q/DEPTSearch Scientists
Website Presence(20%)8883
Search Visibility(20%)5258
Trust & Credibility(20%)7472
Market Presence(15%)7866
Customer Satisfaction(10%)7274
Overall7370

Pricing at a glance

3Q/DEPT

Model
Custom-quoted agency engagements, primarily monthly retainer / ongoing managed-services relationships for digital marketing and media management, with some strategic advisory or project-based work. Evidence from Clutch indicates ongoing monthly spend relationships, while directories consistently show a minimum project budget rather than fixed packages.
Typical range
$300,000-$700,000 / month
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Search Scientists

Model
Hybrid monthly retainer + percentage of ad spend for PPC management; custom quote for larger spend levels. Search Scientists publicly sells ongoing PPC management on a monthly basis, with pricing tied to both a fixed base fee and a variable percentage of monthly ad spend.
Typical range
$879-$1,649 / mo base fee
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